Deangelo Peterson

Sixth in a series exploring the April 26-28 NFL draft. Next: Receivers.

Many teams would love to find a big tight end who can run, catch and block like Rob Gronkowski, but they won't find one in this draft. The talent is limited, though the draft does offer some smaller, one-dimensional tight ends who won't be of much use in the running game, as well as a few players who could develop into decent receiving tight ends.

The best

1. Coby Fleener, Stanford, 6-6, 247. Fleener has the speed and athleticism to create mismatches in the passing game. He also has excellent hands. He can get in the way as a blocker, but he will not...

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